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Lynn & George Fernstrom 6340 Red Maple Lane Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 483 -6198 November 10, 1998 Dear Planning and Zoning Board Members: This letter is our request to you to re -think the future movement on the preliminary plot for the project before you this evening: WEST SHADOW PONDS, Property Identification No. 32- 31 -22 -13 -0001 & 0010 & 0011. As we are unable to attend the meeting this evening, this would be our proverbial "$ .02 worth ". We have had the pleasure of living in Lino Lakes for the past 15 years and fully recognize that growth is part of the changing landscape for this community. We would also like to recognize and commend Mr. Carlson on the larger lot sizes for this development, something that we believe could be a complement to the city. What we take issue with is the connection of West Shadow Lake road to 62 "d street. Our understanding is that West Shadow Lake road would be what is referred to as a "feeder" road and would be about 80 ft. wide. Our concern is it's connection to a very narrow, feeble road such as 62nd. Sixty second (62'') has, and is already taking a beating from the South Miller Glen development. It isn't, nor was it, ever designed to handle increased traffic, which will undoubtedly increase from the Pine Ridge and South Reshanau developments. We are all acutely aware of the issues that arose from Ware road. If West Shadow Lake does go through, this action, in essence, purposely creates a road hazard similar to that, which occurred on Ware over time. We are asking that this be given more time and thought by the board. Our request would be the following: #1. That this development be put on hold until the time where 62nd road is developed to accommodate increased traffic. #2. Choice would be that if the development must go through, that West Shadow Lake extension end in a cul -de -sac with the potential to be connected to 62nd in the future. (This allows 62nd some time to heal/develop as need be). I would encourage the board to do a "drive -by sighting" if you will; of 62nd going the posted 45 -mph both during the day and in the evening to truly get a "feel" of the condition of the road. Then pause and imagine the increased traffic flow, which would ensue if West Shadow does connect to 62nd. We thank -you for your time and consideration in this matter. Respectfully submitted,